Short answer: the JBL Partybox 300. It ranks #8 of 44 party speakers at $300; the Electro-Voice Everse 12 ranks #9 and costs $1099, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Electro-Voice Everse 12 side: Good midrange and treble. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
The case for the JBL Partybox 300: Exceptional sound quality with crisp, crystal clear highs and midranges, hard punchy bass without muddiness. Set against that: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground.
One note: the JBL Partybox 300 is discontinued, but it still ranks #8 of 44 party speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Electro-Voice Everse 12 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the JBL Partybox 300 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice Everse 12 | JBL Partybox 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.00 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 13.58" x 23.5" x 13.66" (345 x 597 x 347 mm) | 27" x 13" x 12.7" (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" woofer, 1" compression driver | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP43 | None |
| Max Volume | 126dB | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 6 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes (lying down) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs / 14.2 kg | 35.3 lbs / 16 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Output Power | 400W | 120W |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Electro-Voice Everse 12: $1,099.00 Amazon
Pros: Good midrange and treble. The best sounding extremely loud speaker available.
Cons: Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deep bass.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Dimensions | 13.58" x 23.5" x 13.66" (345 x 597 x 347 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP43 |
| Max Volume | 126dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 400W |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 6 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs / 14.2 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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JBL Partybox 300: $300 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional sound quality with crisp, crystal clear highs and midranges, hard punchy bass without muddiness. 2x 6.5” woofers + 3x 2.25” tweeters, bass boost function, 45Hz-20kHz frequency range. 18-hour battery with 10400mAh capacity. Multiple inputs (RCA, USB, 3.5mm aux, mic, guitar). LED light modes (meter/pulse/party). True Wireless Stereo pairing up to 2 units.
Cons: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground. Max spl and bass extension are only as good as the Partybox 100. No real reason to ever get one, get a Partybox 100 instead. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal. Discontinued.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 27" x 13" x 12.7" (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 120W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes (lying down) |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs / 16 kg |
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